Apple has plenty of new AirPods features ready for your enjoyment, all you need to do is install iOS 15 and other software updates on your Apple devices. Here are all of them in one place.
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AirPods could monitor respiratory rates pretty reliably using just breath audio
AirPods and other wearable devices with built-in microphones could provide pretty reliable measurements of the wearer's respiratory rate using just their breath audio.
In iOS 15, AirPods are finally tied to your Apple ID and integrated into Find My network
iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 have been discovered to link the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max headphones to your Apple ID, which allows Apple to leverage its Find My network and make it easy to see the AirPods location on the map, even when disconnected from your iPhone.
Twelve South launches the PlugBug Slim USB-C Charger with an ultra-thin design
You may have had to move some furniture to locate a wall socket. And you may have even run into an issue where space is at a premium, and a standard brick-in-the-wall is just too big. If you'd love a wall charger that helps you save some space, Twelve South just might have the perfect option.
Second AirPods Pro beta firmware adds Conversation Boost
Earlier this year, Apple confirmed that AirPods Pro users would be able to try out beta versions of the firmware ahead of a public launch. The first effort in that regard arrived in late July. And now, the company has issued a second beta firmware version, adding yet another feature to the mix.
AirPopupConnect upgrades the H1 headphone pairing interface with dark mode & a connect button
A lot of magic happens when you bring a new pair of AirPods or Apple/Beats-branded equivalent headphones or earbuds with the proprietary H1 chip close to your iPhone for the first time. The pairing process is simply beautiful, complete with a stunning 3D render-equipped pairing interface and the works.
A similar interface appears when you bring any of the aforementioned audio devices close to your iPhone from then on so that you can view its current battery charge or just gawk at the gorgeous animations some more. But it’s noticeably missing something — a button for easily connecting to said device.
New AirPods Pro firmware adding ambient noise reduction and spatial audio for FaceTime calls
Apple is now testing upcoming AirPods Pro firmware that will bring software support for some of iOS 15's audio features like ambient noise reduction and spatial audio for FaceTime calls.
AirPods 3 to enter production next month, could launch alongside iPhone 13 in September
AirPods 3 may launch alongside new iPhones in September as Apple has reportedly asked its manufacturing partners to kick off mass production of the third-generation earbuds in August.
U.S. Customs have already seized a record number of counterfeit wireless headphones in 2021
There's no denying that Apple's truly wireless headphones, the AirPods and AirPods Pro, are popular. And, oddly enough, one clear sign of that booming popularity is that counterfeiters also seize on the opportunity to make a buck (or millions of them). Which is exactly what the United States Customs agency has seen, especially recently.
Students can get free AirPods and 20 percent off AppleCare in Apple’s back-to-school promo
Apple has launched its annual back-to-school promotion in the United States, luring students who'd buy eligible products with perks like free AirPods and 10 percent off AppleCare.
Apple’s technology chief hints at using AirPods sensor fusion for health monitoring someday
A pair of AirPods with integrated wellness sensors that would be capable of monitoring certain health functions isn't a stretch, if you ask an Apple executive who just hinted at such a gizmo.
AirPods Pro and AirPods Max get better Find My support in iOS 15; Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos launches in Apple Music
With iOS 15's announcement out of the way, it's time to get to AirPods.